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Associate Director, International Affairs Branch, EM-0301-00
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
About This Position
This position is located in the Division of Insurance and Research, International Affairs Branch of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $305,000.
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the leadership and technical experiences listed below. These qualifications would typically be gained through progressively responsible management or executive-level assignments. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious/spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit a resume that addresses each minimum qualification experience. Examples should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertook; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action-oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised). Leadership Experience 1: Experience in overseeing and coordinating the work of organizational units directly and indirectly through subordinate supervisors, including assigning work; directing changes to programs and priorities; and evaluating performance against goals; AND Leadership Experience 2: Experience in managing employee performance and growth directly and indirectly through subordinate supervisors, including evaluating employee readiness for successive roles; recognizing accomplishments, providing feedback and development opportunities, and addressing performance/conduct issues; AND Leadership Experience 3: Experience in overseeing implementation of and improvements to recruiting, hiring, training, utilization, and succession readiness of staff; AND Technical Experience: Experience in planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating the workload associated with promoting international deposit insurance standards, financial regulatory practices, and stability by providing training and expertise to global financial system authorities.
Major Duties
Responsible for the supervision and the direction of staff members supporting the FDIC's global outreach programs and promoting sound deposit insurance practices around the world. The staff will also help IADI provide broader-based financial stability that benefits all domestic and global banking systems. Advises the Director on the full range of policy and operational matters pertaining to the International Affairs Branch. Conducts strategic planning related to the FDIC's foreign visitor, training, policy coordination, outreach and related international programs. Assists FDIC divisions in coordinating international activities across organizational boundaries. Assists in coordinating with other federal banking agencies, the Treasury Department, State Department, international organizations (International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), etc.) and private entities, as appropriate, on international activities and training to avoid duplication, leverage resources and improve the effectiveness of FDIC international efforts. Prepares speeches, position papers, proposals and other materials for the Director and other senior FDIC officials dealing with classified and unclassified international matters. Prepares reports, classified briefings, and conducts special projects related to FDIC international activities. Supports the Director of the Division of Insurance and Research, the Office of the Chairman, and the Secretariat of the International Association of Deposit Insurers, and other strategically important organizations in enhancing their effectiveness and achieving organizational goals related to the implementation of international standards, training, and guidance. Enhances the efficiency of IAB operations; addresses issues relating to budget, personnel, internal controls, logistics and other operational matters. Assists in designing and maintaining the IAB website, ensuring timely, accurate tracking of international activities and otherwise enhancing its usefulness for future FDIC missions and international engagements.
Conditions of Employment
2-page Resume Requirement: Please limit your resume to 2 pages (minimum 10-point font). If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Employment Conditions. Employee may be relocated to any duty location to meet management needs. Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI)/Special Sensitive Background Investigation (SS) required. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance. Applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and will be subject to random drug tests. Must be able to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your resume will be reviewed, to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that your resume contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make the qualification determination. If you are found minimally qualified, a Management Screening Panel (MSP) will review your qualifications and experience against pre-established benchmarks. The rating panel will place applications in one or two categories, Pass or Fail. These category assignments are a measure of the degree in which your background and responses to the assessment questions match the competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) listed below. Top ranked (Pass) candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration. The competencies/KSAs you will be assessed on are listed below: 1. Advising 2. Developing Others 3. External Awareness 4. Influencing Others 5. Strategic Thinking 6. Knowledge of international financial institutions and international banking practices. 7. Ability to coordinate activities and agendas across international organizations and international banking entities. You do not need to respond separately to these competencies/KSAs. Your resume will serve as responses to the competencies/KSAs. Applicants must provide details of the duties performed as they relate to the qualifying experience and competencies/KSAs. Experience must be explicitly stated in the resume as experience not specifically described in the resume cannot be assumed. Resumes that are vague or don't address specific requirements will not receive maximum consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Additional Information
To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here. If selected, you may be required to serve a supervisory/managerial probationary period. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
How to Apply
To begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven't already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process. You must apply online. To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes: Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional Application Information” to continue. You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.
Required Documents
Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement, may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application: Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). FDIC EMPLOYEES: If you want to be considered non-competitively include a copy of your SF-50. The SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Associate Director, International Affairs Branch, EM-0301-00 position at Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?
The salary range for this position is $280,000 - $305,000/yr. This is a EM-00 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Associate Director, International Affairs Branch, EM-0301-00 job located?
This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
To meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the leadership and technical experiences listed below. These qualifications would typically be gained through progressively responsible management or executive-level assignments. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid ...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Feb 24, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is required.
What does EM-00 mean?
EM-00 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.